Meal Planning/Recipes

My go-to fall recipe is the famous “Dump Dessert” — this little concoction never disappoints me, seriously. If desserts could be a reliable item of clothing (unlike non-stretch jeans), “Dump Dessert” would be your favorite stretchy pajama pants, you know the ones– you have had them since your early 20s and they still fit–thoooose pants.

My husband is a competitive triathlete, and keeping him fed is important. My two step-daughters also love to eat; one is pickier than the other, which is always a challenge, but they like most of the tasty meals that we prepare at home.

Whether you enjoy cooking or not, making cooking easier and more efficient is always a plus! Here’s where the ice cube trays come in…

Making homemade baby food is literally one of my favorite things to do right now.  I’ll be honest, I don’t even like to cook, but there is something different about making food for my little guy that has its own charm.

If you are like me – short on time and dislike meal planning, here are some ideas that have made meal planning SOO much easier for me (and have also helped us eat better).

To help, I’ve put together five tips to keep your grocery receipt in check, regardless of where you shop:

I enjoy cooking when I have the time. These days, I don’t exactly have the time, but it’s important to me to feed my family well.

And so, when Victory Monday rolls around, my fridge is stacked like the Packers' offensive line. What to do with all that extra food?

These days, however, my kids get excited about dinner because I let them (somewhat) call the shots. In honor of National Family Dinner Month, we sat down with our calendar a few weeks ago, and they helped me sketch out a weeknight meal plan for September.

Picnics have become our family’s new go-to, and our latest mission is to invite others along.